Libetian

English

Etymology

From Libet +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Libetian (comparative more Libetian, superlative most Libetian)

1. Of or relating to Benjamin Libet (1916–2007), pioneering scientist in the field of human consciousness.
   • 2023, Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, New York: Penguin, →ISBN:

     The jury is still out, because the Libetian literature remains almost entirely about spontaneous decisions regarding some fairly simple things.

Noun

Libetian (plural Libetians)

1. A follower of Libet's ideas.
   • 2023, Robert M. Sapolsky, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, New York: Penguin, →ISBN:

     For Libetians, these studies show that our brains decide to carry out behavior before we think that we've freely and consciously done so.

Derived terms

• Libetianism

See also

• incompatibilism